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The Elon Effect

2024/9/5
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Elon Musk's recent actions, such as his refusal to block certain accounts on Twitter at the request of Brazilian authorities, have raised concerns about his worldview and what he represents. His belief in the "woke mind virus" and his escalating actions suggest a deeper issue at play.
  • Elon Musk's actions in Brazil, refusing to block accounts spreading hate speech, led to Twitter being shut down in the country.
  • Musk's belief in the "woke mind virus" seems genuine, influencing his decisions and business moves.
  • Musk's behavior is a case study for how powerful white men can convince themselves they are victims.

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Elon Musk is officially beefing with the Brazilian government and of course Trevor, Christiana, and Josh have lots to say about it. In the wake of the X ban, they discuss how Elon’s past circumstances color his world view, the phenomena of powerful white men who feel powerless, and whether Elon deserves, dare they say it, some empathy.

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